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Weather & Climate in Mae Chaem, Thailand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mae Chaem has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 84.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 302.2 sq mi (782.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4993°N, 98.3649°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 10, 2013 | Myanmar-Thailand border region | M4.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1995 | 52 km SSW of Fang, Thailand | M4.5 | 130 km | 41 km |
| Aug 18, 2002 | 68 km ENE of Kyaikto, Myanmar | M4.4 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 2013 | 30 km N of Chiang Mai, Thailand | M4.2 | 91 km | 35 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 43 km NNE of Chiang Mai, Thailand | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1995 | 47 km SSW of Mae Hong Son, Thailand | M4.0 | 74 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 34 km E of Pai, Thailand | M4.0 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 1991 | 29 km S of Mae Hong Son, Thailand | M3.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1990 | 58 km W of Mae Chai, Thailand | M3.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 48 km W of Mae Chai, Thailand | M3.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1994 | 13 km SSE of Mae Tha, Thailand | M3.6 | 87 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1982 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 274 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in |
Mae Chaem has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 59°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.1").